Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
Meike Fisheye 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 8mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 lens is widely loved for its sharp image quality, fast aperture, and surprisingly low price. Users praise its lightweight design, compact size, and quick autofocus, making it an excellent everyday walk-around lens. Some note autofocus can be noisier or slower than premium lenses, and a few report chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes. A handful of complaints involve inconsistent packaging or compatibility misunderstandings, but the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Sharp image quality wide open
- Fast f/1.7 aperture for low light
- Lightweight and compact design
- Great value for the price
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Autofocus noise in quiet environments
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast
- No weather sealing
- Slow autofocus in low light
- Missing aperture ring
Meike Fisheye 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 8mm
The Meike 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens receives mixed feedback. One verified user reports it is not sharp at any f-stop and considers it awful, while another user praises its quality, colors, and creative potential for filmmaking. Compatibility questions reveal it is limited to specific mounts and produces circular images on full-frame cameras.
Pros
- Good image quality and colors
- Creative potential for filmmaking
- Nice sun flares
- Flexible for color grading
Cons
- Not sharp at any f-stop
- Awful image quality according to some
- Limited to specific mounts
- Circular images on full-frame cameras
- Crop factor reduces megapixels on full-frame
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm | Meike Fisheye 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 8mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 8 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | high-definition multi-layer coating | multi-layered |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM (Stepping Motor)★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 150 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike Fisheye 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 8mm
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.